What will happen when you die? What if you split with your partner? Why should you make a will? Do you even need one? We check out the…
Julia Christie outlines the wonderful journey of starting a new business idea from scratch in our Side Hustle Series. From an idea, to a KickStarter campaign, to a…
Getting your insurance sorted can feel a bit like decluttering your home; you don’t usually feel like it, but once you’ve done it, you feel a calm sense of…
With real estate prices absolutely soaring, and the average house price crashing through the $600k mark, the dream of our kids one day owning their own homes is…
Does the government owe you $479? We know you love paying taxes about as much as changing your 2 year old’s diaper, after a massive poonami! Or, about…
In this article you’re going to find out exactly how we used online tools to save $57,653. I’ve worked in the consumer information industry for more than 15…
When you think about how passionate you are about your family, ask yourself this question: “What are the three most important investments you could make for your family?” …
Picture this: You’re aged 60 and semi-retired Regular contributions to your retirement scheme over the years will soon pay off and you’re feeling quietly confident that in five…
New Year is usually a mix of celebrations, well wishes and New Year’s resolutions. New Year’s resolutions are typically something like: “I want to lose weight”,” I want…
I’m very excited to write about this topic this month because I actually have a couple of recent events that I can share with you which I believe…
In today’s busy fast paced world, technology can be a godsend. If you can transact online then that’s one less thing you need to worry about right? The…
It’s Money Week in New Zealand, and the word on the street is that we’ll need $4,000 in retirement just to spend on eggs! Time to get some…
The typical story goes… you meet the love of your life, you get married, and you have kids. You work hard, and raise your children to be strong…
Retirement is going to be your single largest milestone in your life, one that without proper planning could well become a millstone.
This year our family vacation was spent camping at the Ruakaka Beach Holiday Park. What a beautiful spot, with the Waipu Caves to explore, the Mangawhai cliff top…
Life as we know it has a beginning, middle and end. In between, of course, we go through various stages. For example, we grow into young adults, generally…
We all know that eating healthy food and getting regular exercise helps us maintain good health, prolonged life expectancy, gives us more energy, and makes us feel happier. …
Do you get stressed or worried about money? Have there been arguments in your household about money and bills? Are you losing sleep over your debts? If you answer yes to…
The New Year is well and truely upon us and the kids have trundled off to the school-yard. Curricular-a-plenty will be firing up, to fill your kid’s brains with who-knows-what.…
The Wise Money Foundation is a community organisation that exists for the purpose of educating people with wise financial principles. The Wise Money Foundation is not just about…
Public Trust is a trustee organisation with a unique mandate to protect the future of New Zealanders. They offer a wide range of legal and financial services, but…
The New Zealand Federation of Family Budgeting Services Inc (NZFFBS) was a collective of community organisations sharing a common code of ethics, philosophy, and commitment to delivering top…
Inland Revenue collects revenue for the government and distributes payments to customers through a number of social support programmes.
There are several different organisations providing Food Banks for impoverished individuals and families in New Zealand. These social service organisations are usually of a christian and/or charitable nature,…
A large part of my role as an Authorised Financial Adviser is actually meeting people in the community. As we take a holistic approach to our client’s financial…
Sometimes life can get a little stressful – especially in relation to our finances! But don’t worry, there’s a number of services in New Zealand that provide free…
Juggling your finances is a big part of being a solo or single parent. We discuss WINZ, benefits, subsidies and budget advice here.